article

noun

ˈär-ti-kəl How to pronounce article (audio)
Definition of articlenext
as in essay
a short piece of writing typically expressing a point of view read an article extolling the benefits of vegetarianism

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Recent Examples of article The site returned to public attention in the late 1970s, when Ron Wyatt, a nurse anesthetist and amateur archaeologist inspired by the LIFE article, traveled to Durupınar to investigate for himself. — Eric Vanden Eykel, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2026 In the face of the law, a fan misreading an article is different from a promoter booking the wrong performer. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2026 There will be a New York Times article and a few op-eds in The Guardian. — Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026 Hnin Aye read every news article about new passport restrictions and regulations, which seemed to change every month. — Andrew Nachemson, The Dial, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for article
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  • She is aided by the subsequent coverage of the online backlash to her essay, including the opinion pieces by Craven and Davidson.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The book features essays by, or conversations with, musicians about the albums that had a huge influence on them, but may otherwise be underrated or unknown.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2026
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